Who was Genovese's protege?
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Johnny Torrio
Tommy Lucchese
Vincent Gigante
Answer
Vincent Gigante, known as "The Chin," was Genovese's successor and a prominent figure in the Genovese crime family. Gigante gained notoriety for his eccentric behavior, often appearing in public wearing a bathrobe and slippers and muttering to himself, leading to the nickname "The Oddfather." Despite his seemingly harmless appearance, Gigante was a cunning and ruthless mobster who maintained control over the family's criminal operations until his death in 2005.
The Underworld Boss: Testing Your Knowledge on Vito Genovese
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